OVC FY 2019 Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Child Injuries

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications for a demonstration initiative that will build on past efforts and existing partnerships to establish a robust, data-driven and community-oriented approach to address recurring serious child injuries that lead to near-fatalities and deaths due to victimization. The OVC Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Child Injuries Caused by Crime Victimization solicitation furthers the Department’s mission by developing models for coordinated responses to effectively identify and reduce child injuries and fatalities, as a result of crime victimization, through the use of collaborative partnerships. OVC FY 2019 Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Child Injuries. This may be an opportunity for states and jurisdictions to build on their prevention planning and efforts connected to Family First.